What Qualifies For Hospice?
Many people believe that a patient with a terminal illness is considered in hospice care when they are moved from the hospital to a nursing home. However, the law does not clearly define what qualifies as hospice care. While the term "hospice" has been used for years to describe an environment where patients with life-limiting illnesses live and die, the meaning of this term continues to evolve. How does hospice work? Hospice is a type of care that provides comfort and support to dying people. Hospices offer specialized care for the entire period of someone's life, from diagnosis to death. They may provide 24-hour nursing, pain management, emotional support, and spiritual guidance. Hospices also may provide equipment and supplies needed for people during their final days, such as a bed, wheelchair, commode chair, and shower. Hospice care is designed to help patients live comfortably and peacefully until they die. Hospices work with doctors to determine when a person...